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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,267.97, 52,886.33 and 16,532.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,267.97, 52,886.33 and 16,532.88 is: 24,791.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,267.97 : 52,886.33 = 16,532.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,267.97/52,886.33 = 16,532.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,267.97x = 52,886.33 × 16,532.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,267.97x = 874,363,264.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,363,264.87/35,267.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,791.99

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